Finding Mental Health Care for Your Child
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Anxiety and depression are on the rise in kids as young as 3 years old. Today, children and teens are dealing with stressors that most parents never imagined. Over the past few years, they’ve had to adjust to ever-changing routines and expectations at home, at school and in their in-person and online interactions. It has become even […]
May 3, 2023
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Breakfast for Learning
Why the Morning Meal Matters Maybe your teen snoozed through their alarm and doesn’t have time for breakfast. Or too many things went wrong to get your kids fed before they left for school. Maybe your child flat-out refuses to eat breakfast. It’s not unusual to miss breakfast occasionally. But if it becomes the norm, […]
April 19, 2023
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The Dangers of Water Beads
Water-absorbing gel beads sold as sensory toys and used in vases and gardens are a growing problem among young children. What Are Water Beads? Made of superabsorbent polymer chemicals, water beads are also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil and gel beads. They are also called sensory beads, used as play tools for […]
March 29, 2023
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young People
On Monday, January 2nd, 2023, NFL fans around the country watched in horror as 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in the middle of the game. To an outsider, Hamlin was seemingly in peak physical condition. Although we do not know Hamlin’s full health history, it is likely that he suffered […]
February 1, 2023
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How to Tame Your Child’s Sweet Tooth
With the holidays winding down, our houses are full of leftover desserts, candy from stockings, and hot chocolate kits received as gifts. Children can be tempted more than ever to feast on all that extra sugary goodness! The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends children (and parents) limit added sugar to less than 10% of […]
January 18, 2023
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When to Keep Your Child Home From Child Care
When kids spend time close together, germs can spread between them. This is especially true for infants and toddlers, who often share toys that have been in their hands or mouths. Knowing when to keep your little one home sick from child care and school helps protect other children from illness. It can also give […]
January 11, 2023
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